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2/28/24, 3:37 PM UAE: Sheikh Hamdan attends talk in Dubai on Middle Eastern cities’ contributions to advancing human progress | Government – …
as a new hub for growth, generating innovation and ideas that are playing a key role in
shaping the world’s future.
Dr Casagranda highlighted the key factors for Middle Eastern cities to regain their
roles in driving human development including education, innovation, and nurturing
talent. He stressed the significance of creative problem-solving and the government’s
role in creating a supportive environment for social progress. Dubai was presented as
a prime example of these principles in action, reflecting its commitment to generating
new ideas through collaborative efforts between government, private sector and the
community.
‘Day for Dubai’
Sheikh Hamdan also met with a group of volunteers participating in ‘Day for Dubai’,
an initiative that invites the people of Dubai to give one day of their year back to help
those in need.
During the meeting, attended by Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi, Executive Director of
Watani Al Emarat Foundation of UAE, Sheikh Hamdan praised the efforts of
volunteers and the contributions they have made, including their role in mitigating the
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the successful organisation of the UN
climate conference COP28 in Dubai. Al Falasi expressed gratitude to Sheikh Hamdan
for encouraging volunteerism and fostering community partnerships.
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